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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.51, 232.11 and 159.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.51, 232.11 and 159.87 is: 220.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.51 : 232.11 = 159.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.51/232.11 = 159.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.51x = 232.11 × 159.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.51x = 37,107.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,107.43/168.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.21

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